When the River Danube flooded, this temporary lake attracted more than 1,000 great egrets.
Over five nights, Zsolt photographed them in a soft dawn light. Using a slow shutter speed and large depth of field, he captured the moment some white-tailed eagles disrupted the egrets’ peaceful feast. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, great egrets were significantly threatened by hunting, their spectacular breeding plumes desired for hat decorations. Following legal protection, populations have recovered – in Hungary, from 31 mating pairs in 1921 to now more than 3,000 pairs.
Hungary
Zsolt’s ambition is to bring the fragile balance of the natural world to light in an artistically powerful way. His latest project unveils the natural wonders of the Danube River’s protected areas. Zsolt’s images have won awards in national and international photography competitions.
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